138 - Stealing the Yuri Protagonist Harem

The light faded in an instant. Luo Wusheng was momentarily stunned. The woman in front of him was both familiar and tinged with a hint of strangeness. Two soft red fox ears appeared atop the head of the Fox Concubine, twitching slightly in the gentle breeze as if sensitive, evoking an irresistible urge to reach out and touch them. Additionally, three stylish fox tails, two real and one illusory, extended from behind her, the plush fur of the large tails swinging back and forth, seemingly signifying the turmoil in their owner's mind. By coincidence, at that very moment, two figures arrived just behind the little fox demon concubine. It was Little Guai and Elder Yuan, who had arrived a step too late. Seeing their demon concubine transformed into such a state, the two loyal followers both wore expressions of disbelief. Especially the Little Tree Demon. She recalled clearly how her demon concubine sister had once instructed her while teaching her how to assume human form, emphasizing the importance of resembling humans as closely as possible, like her own human form, which bore no trace of her nine-tailed fox demon heritage. But now, in front of her, was... A sudden stillness enveloped the air. Of all present, the little fox demon concubine was the most shaken. She finally came to her senses and looked at Luo Wusheng. Her flushed face bore an affectionate smile. "…Young Master." "Do you have a death wish?" * // Chapter four is here! Monthly votes, please! Chapter #Volume One# Chapter 204: I See You Don't Understand at All! Luo Wusheng certainly didn't wish to die. Nor did he succumb so easily. As previously mentioned, he was in exceptionally good form today. For instance, in this moment, the panic on his face lasted only an imperceptible instant, quickly dissipating as he gently shook his head at the fox maiden, who now exuded an undeniable killing aura. "...Are you feeling better now?" This unexpected question caused the little fox, her face flush with crimson, to pause slightly. Immediately afterward, the expression of indignation on her face gave way to a trace of bewilderment. Throughout the previous day, it was only she, the demon concubine most familiar with her "dear sister," who could sense the vestiges of Moon Xuanji's spell, leaving Elder Yuan and the young girl Little Guai to follow along while she bore the brunt of the effort. Exerting herself fully, her condition deteriorated as the day progressed, a natural consequence of relying on her stored energy, given that her cultivation level had only recovered to the nascent soul stage. Only after she sensed Luo Wusheng's presence and teleported before him to confirm the Holy Son of the human race's demon sect was unharmed, did she feel the overwhelming weakness surge through her. This was why she hadn't reacted to Luo Wusheng's actions earlier. Yet now, the weakness had somewhat dissipated. Within her nearly depleted reserves of spiritual power, a unique energy coursed through her, revitalizing her demon blood, generating an endless stream of spiritual power to nourish her frail body. Even the mental fatigue accumulated over the long day was lifted, allowing her to quickly become aware of her altered appearance and her loyal followers' presence. Sensing the origin of that special energy and its familiar aura, the Fox Concubine's heart quivered slightly. Was he merely trying to help her recover...? The intent in her eyes shifted from accountability to a touch of shyness, further enhanced by a hint of tenderness. At that moment, Luo Wusheng sensed a shift in the emotions of the woman in front of him, whose grip on his right wrist softened. He quietly exhaled in relief, responding with a gentle smile. "This is a special spell I accidentally acquired during this encounter... who would have thought it'd come in useful so soon?" He discreetly glanced at the fox maiden's newly sprouted ears and tail, suppressing the urge to swallow, and smiling calmly, he said, "Judging by the situation, a few more applications should replenish Miss Yao Ji's expended energy completely." Luo Wusheng maintained an outward display of indifference to the fox maiden’s transformation, so as not to provoke the evidently sensitive woman. Yet his internal thoughts struggled to contain themselves. (As expected, fox demons should look like fox demons... those ears, those tails, click...) He withheld his critic's preamble, scoring a perfect mark in his mind! On the other side, those captivating fox ears twitched. The special energy within the Fox Concubine that had rejuvenated part of her demon blood seemed to have reached its limit, returning to Luo Wusheng's hand and disappearing. Realizing how much she had recovered in just a few words, the little fox confirmed the truth in Luo Wusheng's words. While slightly astonished, she contemplated the spell affecting her. "The young master's spell is indeed mysterious..." She murmured instinctively, "Inducing demon blood changes to foster spiritual energy growth... was this created specifically for demons? Furthermore, it seems to offer more than mere recovery?" Her three tails swayed lightly, projecting a cute charm. Yet as they swayed, something felt amiss to the little fox. Sensing the slightly sharp gaze of her two loyal followers behind her, particularly the one from her sister, she suddenly remembered her current exposed form. Her exquisite face blushed slightly, casting a reproachful glance at Luo Wusheng, subtly squeezing his arm with her regained spiritual power, she sent him a message. "Why didn't the young master inform me of the effect of this spell beforehand? Now I've shown such an unseemly appearance..." Luo Wusheng, receiving the message, strove to keep his complexion unchanged, responding with his own message: "Ahem, at the time of casting, I only considered your earlier exhaustion, merely wishing to aid your recovery. I did not anticipate this effect… However, I find that Miss Yao Ji possesses an extraordinary allure in this form, a beauty beyond comparison, so why would it be unseemly?" His gaze was genuine, without any trace of guile. Despite the fact that this secret method, despite appearing more potent than its previous use, still failed to create a special demon blood, he couldn't help but feel a sense of personal disappointment. He promptly received a retort from the little fox. "Ha, young master is as adept as ever at saying pleasing things... This mixture of human and demon characteristics is odd in every way. How can this be deemed extraordinary beauty?" The fox maiden conveyed this through her message, yet a faint smile couldn't help but surface. Even knowing he was trying to cheer her up, it was a gesture she appreciated. Meanwhile, Luo Wusheng's countenance turned slightly odd after hearing the little fox's words. Beast ears plus tail plus beautiful girl being considered odd? I see you completely don't get it! (Hmm, have my aesthetic standards, after awakening my memories, surpassed those of my current era?) In that case, wouldn't the animal-eared maidens among the demons be considered undesirable? Clearly in need of someone who can appreciate their beauty? As this thought crossed his mind, the Fox Concubine slightly turned, facing her two followers. Whatever she conveyed to them through her message, Little Guai and Elder Yuan's expressions turned similarly peculiar, yet they both nodded in agreement. After patiently watching Elder Yuan mimic the action once more, the two vanished, taking with them a certain white-haired little mouse. Noticing Luo Wusheng's slightly puzzled expression, the little fox turned back to him, sliding her hand from his wrist to gently grasp his hand, a soft smile gracing her lips. "I instructed them to return with the remaining demons who came to assist me in unlocking my powers from Ascension Lake… given that we are no longer in the midst of the royal city, we can afford to be less cautious than before." She added, almost as if to emphasize, "Hmm, I find peace of mind with both of them traveling together; while Little Guai lacks the necessary cultivation, Elder Yuan might struggle to articulate the specifics clearly… Meanwhile, we can seize this moment to prepare for advancing your artifact, young master…” "However, to ensure the smooth progression of your artifact, I must regain full strength..." Gazing at the magical heir of the demon sect, who seemed even more captivating than before, the Fox Concubine's voice lowered. Her two solid and one phantom tail intertwined behind her. "Hmm… perhaps… the young master might use that spell again to help expedite my recovery..." Upon hearing the Fox Concubine's words, Luo Wusheng was initially taken aback; then, his eyes lit up. Does this mean I've been given permission to handle the little fox? Moreover, he had previously lamented the inability to extract any special demon blood from the little fox and had been contemplating abandoning the extraction of demon blood in favor of directly refining the headless Buddha statue, embedding the remaining drop of golden blood within himself as a seal. However, upon reconsideration, it seemed perhaps there was a glimmer of hope? —To put it bluntly, at this juncture, all Luo Wusheng needed to do was nod in agreement, and it would be settled. Yet in the face of this unexpected joy, his mind managed to falter. A moment of hesitation flickered across his face. "I too wish to help Miss Yao Ji recover as swiftly as possible… However, this secret art has a peculiar feature, and I'm unsure if Miss Yao Ji would find it acceptable..." "Hmm?" The Fox Concubine, who had previously spoken with a complex expression, now tilted her head in curiosity upon hearing Luo Wusheng's words. Luo Wusheng explained earnestly, "Miss Yao Ji, you must have noticed, this spell is specifically designed for the demon clan, intended to be used on their demon forms..." "In essence, using it on the human form that a demon assumes drastically reduces its effectiveness... This isn't to say that the effect varies each time; rather, the probability of success isn't very high. Given my current rudimentary knowledge of this secret art, there would likely only be a few successful attempts in a day." "The success just now was purely coincidental..." While he spoke, he secretly observed the expression on the little fox's face, prepared to amend his words immediately if anything seemed amiss. The Fox Concubine’s face initially displayed a look of realization. She had considered that such a remarkably effective spell must have some usage restrictions or conditions. From her personal experience earlier, this spell was far more than just stimulating spiritual energy growth with demon blood. The activated demon blood seemed to possess peculiar properties, as if some hidden essence was awakened within it… Though nothing outstanding was evident at the moment, should the activation reach a sufficient level, even without manifesting additional qualities, it would enhance her future speed of spiritual energy recovery. This improvement, although negligible in terms of total spiritual power, would be tremendously impactful given her cultivation level. (But still…) She understood the implication in Luo Wusheng's words. If the human form wasn't suitable, then naturally, the demon form must be touched. "So... does the young master need to use the spell on my demon form?" The Fox Concubine blushed deeply, her three large tails intertwining once again. This wasn’t entirely out of the question... after all, due to her “dear sister’s” influence, her entire demon form had already been thoroughly touched by the young master before... Yet, after Luo Wusheng nodded, he again shook his head. "Even with the demon form, casting repeatedly on the same part causes the success rate to drop considerably..." The Fox Maiden blinked her enchanting demon eyes, seemingly unsure of what Luo Wusheng was trying to convey. He gestured towards her tails and traced a circle with his finger. "Um... the part of the demon form you manifest after assuming human form seems several times larger than the original demon form..." The little fox was momentarily startled. Then a flush of red spread across her cheeks. She fully grasped Luo Wusheng's idea. (He wants to use the secret art on me in my current state...) The circle drawn by the young man was actually indicating the size of the demon form she had always manifested. Yet without reaching the stage of three tails, she could only show such a small part of her demon form... even though in human form, her tails could grow to such an extent. The reasoning behind this was complex, far more than could be explained succinctly. But allowing Luo Wusheng to use the secret art on her current state’s tails or even ears? She recalled the peculiar sensation she felt when her hand was earlier subjected to the spell's effects. Her tails and ears were already sensitive areas for her, being a nine-tailed fox, now coupled with that sensation, all while maintaining her human façade...